AIP Friendly Carrot Ginger Smoothie
This smoothie is creamy, warming, and genuinely satisfying — the kind of drink that feels like a treat while doing your body real favors. Full-fat coconut milk gives it a rich, velvety base, while fresh ginger and turmeric bring that bright, earthy heat that makes every sip feel intentional. Ceylon cinnamon adds a delicate sweetness that plays beautifully against the natural earthiness of the carrots, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties everything together with a little lift. Following an autoimmune protocol often means scanning every label and second-guessing packaged smoothies that sneak in grains, legumes, or nightshade-derived additives — this one sidesteps all of that with a clean, whole-food ingredient list you can feel confident about. It blends up in under two minutes and makes two generous servings, so it works just as well for a quick solo breakfast as it does for sharing. Serve it immediately for the best texture, or add the optional ice for something a little more refreshing on a warm morning.
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2 servings
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the carrots, coconut milk, water, ginger, turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, honey, and lemon juice to a blender. Add the ice cubes, if using.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 60–90 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible carrot pieces.
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